The Garden Route District Municipality (Afrikaans: Tuinroete-distriksmunisipaliteit; Xhosa: uMasipala weSithili sase Garden Route), formerly known as the Eden District Municipality, is a district municipality located in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Location of the Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape
Geographical Overview
The Garden Route District Municipality covers an area of 23,331 square kilometres (9,008 sq mi) in the southeastern part of the Western Cape, covering the regions known as the Garden Route and the Little Karoo. It stretches to the Breede River mouth and the Langeberg mountains on the west, where it abuts the Overberg District Municipality and (for a short distance) the Cape Winelands District Municipality. To the north the boundary with the Central Karoo District Municipality runs along the Swartberg mountains.
Council Composition
The council of the Garden Route District Municipality consists of thirty-five councillors.
Garden Route District Municipality building
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Local Municipalities Within the District
The Garden Route District Municipality includes several local municipalities:
- Kannaland Local Municipality
- Hessequa Local Municipality
- Mossel Bay Local Municipality
- George Local Municipality
- Oudtshoorn Local Municipality
- Bitou Local Municipality
- Knysna Local Municipality
Social Development Initiatives
The Garden Route District Municipality is involved in:
- Co-ordinating and facilitating social development initiatives.
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These initiatives aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for the residents of the district.
Key Facts About Garden Route District Municipality
Here's a table summarizing key information about the Garden Route District Municipality:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Garden Route District Municipality (formerly Eden District Municipality) |
| Location | Western Cape Province, South Africa |
| Area | 23,331 square kilometers (9,008 sq mi) |
| Constituent Regions | Garden Route and Little Karoo |
| Governance | Council of thirty-five councillors |
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